Key skills
AIArtificial IntelligenceLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationNegotiation
About this role
Role Overview
- Act as a key business partner to Global Manufacturing Operations (GMO), Product Operations, and various Business Units, driving sourcing strategy and new business awards
- Develop, nurture, and manage strategic relationships with our EMS, OEM, and ODM partners
- Deliver comprehensive supply chain partner solutions for both new and sustaining Cisco Product Segments
- Drive continuous improvement of our overall Sourcing Strategy
- Build and nurture positive relationships with leadership teams across multiple functions
- Demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills
- Develop and execute robust sourcing strategies
- Lead complex negotiations with partners
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in sourcing, commodity management, partner management, and supply chain management
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Strong foundational knowledge of sourcing practices and advanced negotiation strategies
- Validated knowledge of the EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services), OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), and ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) supply base industry
- Understanding of supply chain management requirements across all phases of the product development and manufacturing process cycle
- Excellent communication skills (presentation, written, verbal)
- Demonstrated ability to proactively leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate sourcing processes and achieve operational scalability
- Master's Degree preferred
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
- Paid year-end holiday shutdown
- 4 paid days off for personal wellness
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
- Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter